Dietitian (Eating Disorders) jobs in Launceston, TAS

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) work in Launceston, TAS

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) roles in Launceston, TAS sit within persistent demand across all disciplines. Tasmania-wide workforce shortages apply throughout the north. UTAS supports local training. NDIS sector is growing. Lifestyle appeal helps with recruitment from the mainland. dietitian (eating disorders) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Dietitians specialising in eating disorders work within multidisciplinary teams alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinicians. They provide nutritional assessment and rehabilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic nutrition counselling. This is a high-acuity specialty requiring both clinical nutrition expertise and strong therapeutic skills.

The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) North Region delivers public mental health services across northern Tasmania, including inpatient care at Launceston General Hospital and community mental health teams across the northern catchment. The THS North mental health service covers Launceston, Devonport, and surrounding communities, with some specialist services centralised in Hobart.

Qualifications typically required

• Bachelor or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status — Dietitians Australia
• Specialist eating disorder training (ANZAED or equivalent)
• Experience in mental health or eating disorder settings

Key employers in Launceston, TAS

• Tasmanian Health Service North Region
• Launceston General Hospital
• headspace Launceston
• Primary Health Tasmania (PHN)
• Uniting (Vic/Tas)
• Mind Australia
• University of Tasmania
• Colony 47